Genomics Bioinformatician (Fixed Term)

About the role

NIHR BioResource, within the Department of Haematology at the University of Cambridge, is recruiting a Genomics Bioinformatician on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2028. The post holder manages a small sub-team responsible for fulfilling data requests by providing genomic data and/or defining cohorts based on genomic profiles. The aim is to increase the number of supported research studies through new tools and a public-cloud migration of the data sets.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a small sub-team delivering data requests, providing genomic data and defining cohorts based on genomic profiles
• Help migrate the current data sets (hosted at the Cambridge Service for Data Driven Discovery) to the public cloud (AWS) and integrate them in a commercial bioinformatics platform with a variant database and a secure desktop environment for data sharing
• Contribute when needed to other activities of the Bioinformatics team

Required profile

• Formal bioinformatics and programming experience or training
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and data visualisation techniques
• Ability to manage and organise the priorities of a small team
• Ideal candidate: experience in bioinformatics, computational genomics, software development, rare or complex disorder genetics and an interest in translational research
• Experience of teams, projects, cohorts and biobanks, and excellent time management

Required skills

• Informatics skills in Linux/UNIX, HPC and data management
• Scripting in Python, R and Bash
• Version control with Git
• Database management and bioinformatics tools

What we offer

• Full-time, 37 hours per week; part-time up to 80% considered
• Flexible working, including hybrid working, discussed with the employer
• Family-friendly policies, a pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution and 41 days' holiday
• Extensive training and development opportunities

The appointment requires a Research Passport application. Applications are made online with a covering letter and CV, and reference RB51512; interviews are scheduled around 30 November 2026.